As horses get older, their musculoskeletal system also changes. In older horses joints can become stiffer, muscles and connective tissue can change, and it can take longer for them to get moving smoothly or to recover after exertion.
Not every older horse develops the same health issues. But especially at a later age, it is important to keep a close eye on mobility, muscle condition and movement comfort, so that a horse can continue to move comfortably and with pleasure for as long as possible.
What do you notice in an older horse?
Changes are often gradual. Sometimes it's precisely the small things that stand out first:
- Stiff when getting going after rest
- Need more time to become flexible
- Reduced freedom of movement
- Fatigued more quickly after exertion
- Tenderness or stiffness in the joints, back or neck
- Decrease in muscle mass or muscle strength
Not every change needs to simply be ‘old age’. In the case of clear or sudden complaints, it is wise to have the cause assessed by a vet.
How can Unique FX15 benefit older horses?
Unique FX15 Mobility Booster has been developed for broad daily support of the musculoskeletal system. The formula combines various building blocks, vitamins, fatty acids, an essential amino acid, and plant extracts.
- Glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate and hyaluronic acid form part of the targeted support for joints, cartilage and smooth movement.
- MSM and collagen form part of the support provided to connective tissue and the musculoskeletal system.
- Flaxseed oil provides valuable fatty acids as part of the comprehensive formula.
- L-Lysine is an essential amino acid that plays a role in protein synthesis and the maintenance of body and muscle tissue.
- Vitamin D3 plays a role in calcium and phosphorus metabolism and helps maintain strong bones.
- Vitamin C and E provide antioxidant support.
- Stinging nettle, frankincense and turmeric enrich the formula with carefully selected plant-based ingredients.
With an older horse in particular, we prefer not to focus on a single joint or a single structure. Joints, muscles, bones, tendons and connective tissue all work together to enable a horse to move comfortably.
Therefore, FX15 has been deliberately formulated to support mobility, flexibility and everyday movement comfort.
We cannot stop getting older. We can, however, support the body to keep moving comfortably for as long as possible.
